How protective is the Reiko Wireless Note 4 Drop-Proof case?
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ince the invention of smartphones one of the most useful features is the ability to watch videos on devices. Holding your device in your hand, laying it on a bed or couch can become uncomfortable and inconvenient.
The HTC Evo 4g became an innovator when they equipped their flagship device with a kickstand. The concept was an instant sensation and manufacturers began to create and roll out stock replacement cases equipped with kickstands.
Wholesalers Reiko Wireless have a back-flip kickstand case of their own for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Drop Proof Hybrid Case
Design and Build Quality
The Reiko Wireless Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Drop Proof Hybrid Case is constructed from impact-resistant outer material and double-enforced with a shock absorbing silicone inner-sleeve allowing for dual protection. The case comes with a silicon case plus a removable protective cover that has a vertical free kickstand that provides multiple viewing angles.
This Reiko case is lightweight (4oz) and feels great in hand. Designed with front raised edges to protect your device and touch screen for that unfortunate moment that is bound to happen; when you drop your device.
Precise cutouts and openings allow for easy access to camera, volume rocker controls, auxiliary, and charging port.
Reiko Wireless Note 4 Case Features
- Back-flip kickstand
- Hybrid case-combination of hard/soft case
- 4 Ounces
- Precise cutouts
The 2 standout out features for the Reiko Wireless Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Drop Proof Hybrid Case are:
- The ability to have two cases in one or simply remove the protective case and you’re left with the silicone case.
- The multiple viewing angles that the kickstand provides you can place your device down vertically or horizontally.
Final Thoughts
In today’s market you can get lost in the sea of case alternatives. Although the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Drop Proof Hybrid case is a comfortable, protective, and convenient case that you can entrust to protect your device and free your weary hands when you just want to relax and watch some entertaining video content.
The Reiko Wireless case for Galaxy Note 4 is not for those that are wanting to make a fashion statement. This case is perfectly made for individuals who want a lightweight alternative that allows hand free access to media content and could careless that their device now looks less premium. The Reiko Wireless Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Drop Proof Hybrid Case are available for wholesale purchase by clicking here.
Let us know what you think about the Reiko Wireless Drop-Proof Hybrid Case for the Galaxy Note 4 in the comments below.
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Sony Xperia Z5 could be launching sooner than you think
The Sony Xperia Z4 (Z3+ to everyone else outside of Japan) may not be especially old, but rumours have already surfaced suggesting that the Xperia Z5 is just around the corner, and in fact may appear on the market as soon as September, 2015.
The yet-to-be announced device will supposedly have a Snapdragon 820 chipset – let’s hope the overheating issues have been fixed – as well as 4GB of RAM, a fingerprint-sensor, and a huge 4500mAh battery.
There is no information on the display size or resolution, but for the device to house such a large battery, it must be on the larger side of 5.5-inches.
Some rumours also indicate that the device may have a USB Type-C, which wouldn’t be unheard of given this seems to be the adopted standard many manufacturers seem to be heading towards.
It certainly sounds like the Xperia Z5 is the updated device everyone was waiting for to supersede the Xperia Z3. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
SOURCE: PhoneArena
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Leaked design video details the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5
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Unusually, we’ve been hearing very little about Samsung‘s upcoming flagship phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – most of the noise around Samsung is about the upcoming Galaxy S6 Edge+. So when a certain design video dropped that appears to give the Galaxy Note 5 a virtual tour, admittedly only in render form, we were extremely intrigued. And without further ado, here is the aforementioned video:
As you can see from the video, the Galaxy Note 5 takes much of its design philosophy from the Galaxy S6. One notable difference, however, is that the back of the Galaxy Note 5 is not completely flat like that of the Galaxy S6 – the Galaxy Note 5 looks to have a bit of a rounded edge which should make holding the behemoth a little bit easier. The dimensions are also given in the video (153.447×77.317×10.201), though that information means little without something to compare to – the best comparison we found is that the Nexus 6 stands 159.26mm tall, which makes the Galaxy Note 5 just a tiny bit smaller.
Perhaps the only disappointing thing about the video is that the Galaxy Note 5 doesn’t appear to have a USB Type-C port, instead opting for a traditional microUSB – it’s probably not a deal breaker for the Samsung faithful, but it does stop the Galaxy Note 5 from being futureproofed.
What do you think about the design video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: @OnLeaks via SamMobile
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Video allegedly showing the Galaxy Note 5 design shows up
Summer is heating up and so are the rumors swirling around Samsung’s upcoming devices. We already have a good idea of what to expect from the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, and now a video based on CAD drawings promises to give us a (partial) look at the design of the Galaxy Note 5.
The video above, published via @Onleaks by French tech blogger Steve Hemmerstoffer, allegedly shows a 3D mockup of the Galaxy Note 5 made based on CAD product schematics. The origin of the schematics is unknown, though we can speculate that they might be sourced from a 3rd party case manufacturer that had advanced access to the Note 5.
With this said, there’s absolutely no guarantee that this is the real, final design of the Note 5, so don’t put too much stock into it just yet.
The design of the device resembles that of the Galaxy S6, with the biggest difference being the tapered profile of the back, which resembles the curved back of the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. The curved sides are almost the reverse of the S6 Edge design, where the back is flat and the screen hugs the sides.
Some other, predictable design elements that can be spotted are the protruding camera and the flash/HR sensor on the back, and the S Pen slot on the bottom. The 3D model suggests the Note 5 will feature a regular microUSB port, as opposed to Type C, as some sources have claimed before.
The model measurements (153.44 mm x 77.31 mm) are very close to the Note 4, suggesting the Note 5 will stick with a 5.7-inch display. The 10.2 mm thickness of the model seems rather large, but it includes the protruding camera, so the phone body could be a couple millimeters thinner.
There’s no clue in this 3D model about the materials that Samsung will use for the Note 5, but metal and glass look like a good bet. If that’s the case, the back cover of the phone will not be removable, which is bound to disappoint a lot of fans.
@Onleaks has supplied us with a number of accurate leaks in the past, but, again, we must stress that this “leak” is completely unsubstantiated for now.
Separately, Italian tech site HDBlog published a set of renders that it claims it created based on information about the Galaxy Note 5 from unspecified sources. The renders were published today, but it’s not clear if they are based on @Onleaks’ model or on independent information. The images show the same curved back, with a metallic frame sandwiched between two panes of glass.
What do you think of the 3D model? Do you think it’s credible?
Samsung UK says its Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 will not be getting Android Lollipop
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If you’re somehow still using a Samsung Galaxy S3 or Galaxy Note 2 in the UK, the branch of Samsung there has just given you some bad news: the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 will not be getting Android Lollipop. That means your devices are going to be staying on the old Android KitKat build which you undoubtedly are running right now. This seems perplexing to us as other branches of Samsung, such as Poland, Finland, and Denmark, have announced that Android Lollipop will be coming to their devices, whereas Samsung UK joins Samsung Gulf as regions that won’t be getting it – you’d think one variant would translate easily to another, but what do we know.
While this news is probably disappointing to Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners, we can’t exactly say that we’re surprised – Samsung was aiming for 18 months of support for its flagship devices and has clearly exceeded this for at least some of its portfolio, so it was only a matter of time before its 2012 flagships started to make their way out.
What do you think about the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 not getting Android Lollipop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via TalkAndroid
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‘World’s First Swim App’ on Apple Watch Put to the Test in New Video [iOS Blog]
In the days and weeks after its launch last April, one of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Apple Watch was its tolerance to water. Thanks to a few initial tests — from showers to high dive pools — we now know that the Apple Watch is indeed a bit more waterproof than Apple promises, and with that in mind a few London-based iOS developers have created the “World’s first swim app on the Apple Watch,” and put it through its paces in a new video.
Having designed a similar app for the Pebble, Ted Bradley and his team decided to take that idea — a lapping, time, and heart rate monitoring swim app — and transplant it onto the Apple Watch. The developers put each smartwatch to the same test, swimming four full lengths of the London Aquatic Centre’s 50 meter pool. The test proved successful, with the Apple Watch mirroring the Pebble’s results of a four lap, 200 meter swim. Apple’s smartwatch even continued to measure heart rate successfully, raising from an initial 88bpm to 138bpm immediately after the test finished.
The only downside for the app is that the Apple Watch experiences a tiny bit of lag when waking it up to check out lap times, the developers explaining that only when the screen is awake can the app run through the data samples collected from the swim and take a few seconds to parse through the information and display it on screen. Elsewhere, the swimming data isn’t locked into the app, all of the workout and heart rate information getting delivered to HealthKit like any other workout and adding to a user’s daily exercise and move goals.
Of course, even though the app works, the developers are still referring to it as an “interesting technology demo,” seeing that App Store Guidelines will immediately shut it down for encouraging users to use the Watch “in a way that may cause damage to the device.” In the end, the app’s creators just hope that Apple hears the calls for a fully-waterproof smartwatch and includes such features in the device’s next generation.
We really hope that Apple see the demand for an official, fully waterproofed Apple Watch. Once that is available, we’ll be able to ship a fully featured swimming app. In the mean time, it would be great to see swimming become a first class citizen in the Apple Health and Activities apps. Running and cycling both have their own distance graphs you can view in the dashboard whilst for swimming you have to drill down to individual workouts.
Although you can’t swim with the Apple Watch, many people swim with other devices as well as logging their swim workouts manually on other apps. If there is a future ambition for Apple Health/HealthKit, Apple Watch, the new Activity app and ResearchKit to all tie up and tell the narrative that “Apple user’s live longer healthier lives”, then recording all fitness activity, including swimming, is a must.
The full blog post, where Bradley goes into detail about everything from his inspiration for creating the swim app to architectural challenges the team faced in creating it, is definitely worth a read.
Meet the GoPro Hero4 Session: a tiny camera with big shoes to fill
That camera you see above is the GoPro Hero4 Session, the fifth and newest member to the company’s current line-up. You can’t have avoided noticing that the Hero4 Session is a small black square, and not the traditional silver matchbox, or gray lump we’re used to. It’s the most striking update in design we’ve seen from GoPro for, well, ever. The smaller, lighter form factor is the most obvious talking point, but the feature set is interesting too, for a mix of reasons.
Let’s start with what it can do. The Hero4 Session shoots video up to 1080p at 60 frames per second (fps). It also has many of the modes existing GoPro users will be accustomed to: 1440p (4:3) at 30 fps, 720p at 100 fps, 960p (4:3) and so on. The full list (there are many more variations) is not as exhaustive as the Hero4 Silver or Black, but all the most used slow-motion and 4:3 perspectives (good for point of view shots) are there. There is, of course, a notable absence of any 4K, or even 2.7K modes that we see on the Silver and Black edition Hero4 cameras. As for photos, the Session shoots in 8-megapixel wide angle, or 5-megapixel medium, with time lapse and burst modes (up to 10 photos per second).
With that new design, GoPro’s pulled off a bit of a magic trick. It’s about 50-percent smaller than a Hero4 Black in its waterproof housing, and around 40-percent lighter. The trick is that the Hero4 Session is submersible to 33ft (10 meters) without needing a case. Inside that waterproof cube is a non-removable battery, a microSD card slot and — hurrah — a micro-USB port (rather than GoPro’s traditional mini USB). The Hero4 Session also introduces a dual microphone set-up that auto switches between the two when one detects too much wind or noise, a first on any GoPro. This configuration also means audio shouldn’t be as muffled, which is often a problem when inside a case. The Hero4 Session’s not the first square camera, but as this patent reveals, GoPro’s been working on this design for some years now.
The smaller footprint isn’t just about reducing size and weight (though many will appreciate that), GoPro’s hoping it’ll open up new mount locations previously not possible. The Hero4 Session will get into nooks and crannies that other GoPro’s cannot, it also just makes it more manageable. There’s less drag or weight when mounting on things like helmets, paddles and, say, competitive road bikes. If you though this would be ideal for quadcopters, it looks like there isn’t video out over USB, unlike other Hero4s, so that’s a bit of a show-stopper for the RC crowd.
What about those dreaded “can’ts?” We’ve already ticked off the biggest one — the lack of 4K/2.7K. It’s easy to malign it’s omission, but in boiling down the camera’s size, and keeping the battery-life reasonable (we’re testing GoPro’s claimed two hours use right now), large, power hungry image sensors will be something for a future model. There’s also, perhaps obviously, no touch screen. We’d argue this is unlikely for future models either (though please GoPro, surprise us).
Another casualty of the diminutive design is the smaller front display, which is now a strip of basic info on top of the camera. This, in turn, changes the menu interface. If your fingers have finely-tuned GoPro button muscle-memory, it’s no use here. Controls on the camera are extremely limited. You can start/stop recording or taking photos, tag highlights and put the camera into wireless (Bluetooth and WiFi) connectivity mode. All this to say, with the Hero4 Session you will be getting very familiar with GoPro’s mobile app, or a remote control (not included), as that’s your only way to switch up the video mode or photo settings.
If you’ve used any of the company’s cameras for more than five minutes, you’ll have experienced the “GoPro slouch.” The position you adopt as you navigate the menus, picking what you think/hope is the best mode for whatever you’re about to do. It’s this condition that the Hero4 Session is, in part, designed to eliminate. One press switches the Session on, and starts filming. Press it again and it’ll stop/switch off. If it’s photos you want, it’s the same, just press for three seconds the first time. You can set the default settings for either via the app. By keeping options simple (rather than limited, like the entry-level Hero), the idea is you just mount the camera and go. In our early testing, it takes a little getting used to, but some will likely appreciate the set-and-go format.
This mixture of simple interface, yet semi-advanced features (Protune, for example, remains, even if total video modes are reduced) makes the Hero4 Session something of a dichotomy. I asked a representative if it was a Hero+ LCD in a smaller box and was assured that the Session’s components are definitely more in line with the Silver or Black. Then there’s the price. At $399 (£329), it’s the same price as the Silver, which has a touchscreen and many features the Session does not (such as a touch screen and higher resolution/2.7K recording, basic 4K). GoPro’s banking on there being enough people that want more video modes than the Hero+ LCD ($299) and/or that love the low-profile design. But for many this might feel like a tough sell.
What really seems to be going on, is that the Hero4 Session is an exercise in engineering. It’s small, and with smart features like the dual mic set-up which we’ll likely see trickle up to future flagships. Not least if you were hoping for a touch screen on the next Black, there’s every reason to suspect that space isn’t an issue. There are also new pack-in mounts (including a new ball-joint quick release which is a game-changer), so in many ways, the Hero4 Session feels like the most refined GoPro yet.
In short, the niche it satisfies means the Hero4 Session will either really call out to you, and solve a problem, else it might not make all that much sense right now. If you fall into the latter camp, GoPro does have another four cameras it will happily sell you instead, after all. There’s no doubt, this would be an easier sell if 4K was in the mix, but something tells me that’s already in the works.
The Hero4 Session is available starting July 12.
Filed under: Cameras, Wearables
Source: GoPro
Uber hires guards to protect drivers from protests in South Africa
Uber has been forced to recruit private security guards to preserve the safety of its drivers in Johannesburg, South Africa. The move was prompted by protests at the city’s Gautrain Station and Sandton City that threatened to break out into violence. According to Eyewitness News, a group of disgruntled taxi drivers tried to intimidate drivers of Uber vehicles, as well as the passengers themselves. In one incident, a driver was held at gunpoint and had their car keys pulled from the ignition. The protesters then turned their attention to the would-be customers, telling them that they were “taking away business from South Africa.”
It if feels like you’ve heard this song before, it’s because it’s getting airplay in almost every country where Uber has set up shop. The company was faced with such enormous violence in France that it had to suspend UberPOP, its amateur ride-sharing service, to protect the safety of its drivers. In addition, that same service has been met with bans in countries like Germany, Spain and Brussels, as well as various government investigations.
In two blog posts, the company said that the protests were just a “gathering of a small number of metered taxi drivers.” In addition, it pledged that it would keep talking to the various bodies that represent these taxi drivers in the hope of working with them in the future. Yeah, good luck with that one.
[Image Credit: Getty]
Filed under: Transportation, Internet
Via: Bloomberg
Source: Eyewitness News, Uber, (2)
Makers of controversial government surveillance software hacked
When you call your enterprise “Hacking Team” you’d like to think you’re pretty on top of that whole, well, hacking thing. Yet here we are, telling you about how the aforementioned organization has just seen 400GB of data pilfered from its servers, and put onto BitTorrent for all to see. Hacking Team is known for its controversial “Da Vinci” software that allows governments and law enforcement agencies to monitor encrypted communications such as email and Skype conversations, and collect evidence on citizens. It’s fair to say it’s not popular with journalists and privacy advocates.
The leaked data are reported to include info such as emails, customer info, internal documents and source code. This puts the agencies or governments using the software at risk, if the source code contains vulnerabilities. Privacy researcher Christopher Soghoian has parsed some of the files, revealing that Hacking Team’s former customers include (among others) South Korea, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Chile, Oman, Lebanon, and Mongolia.
Other documents reportedly show the company told the UN it had no business dealings with Sudan, yet an invoice among the leaked files suggests otherwise. Civil rights groups have repeatedly expressed concern about Hacking Team’s software falling into the hands of oppressive governments, something the firm has stated it takes measures to avoid. The company’s website is currently unreachable, and its Twitter account was hijacked at some point, too (though that looks to have been resolved). Given the amount of info leaked, more revelations are still coming to light. We’ve reached out for comment, but we’re sure the company has a few high profile clients it’ll need to tend to first.
Filed under: Internet
Via: The Register
Herocraft’s new multiplayer takes to the seas with Pirate Battles: Corsairs Bay
Herocraft, a Top Developer in the Google Play Store, who created titles such as Ice Rage: Hockey and Zombie Derby recently took to the seas with their new multiplayer turn based strategy game Pirate Battles: Corsairs Bay.
To get started, select the Google Games account you would like to use for the game. Once selected you have the option to connect via Facebook to invite your friends to play along in multiplayer mode.
Gameplay
In Pirate Battles: Corsair Bay you get the opportunity to be the venomous pirate you always wanted to be. The turned based strategy is engulfed in epic sea battles tactical twists and plentiful treasure hunts where you can collect bling-bling. The game has 4 different battle types, 6 pirate ships and 100 levels not including bonus levels.
“Use all your pirate cunning and strategy to build your own fleet, scuttle your sea-faring enemies and create your own impregnable pirate empire in Booty Bay. “
When all the thievery and battling has worn you and your shipmates down you can always chillax in paradise. Oh, but don’t chill for too long because while you’re relaxing other patch wearing pirates crews are getting stronger wealthier and more than likely will contest you for your land.
Beware of unexpected battles where monsters randomly appear giving you seconds to triumph over the attacks.
Once you opt-in to connect to Facebook, you get an added bonus. The ability to invite your Facebook friends to join your crew or against you as rival pirates. The Facebook multiplayer gives the game a new level of fun and intensity because no one wants to lose their social media bragging rights.
Pirate Battles: Corsairs Bay is rated E for Everyone 10+. This strategy game is for methodical thinkers, planners, pirate lovers and those who enjoy back and forth gaming banter. For those of you who enjoy Android gaming casually, that you can pick up and drop at an instant, this title is not for you. To reap the benefits of this intricate game, you have to devote time in the game building your ships outsmarting other pirates and serving the smack down to your friends.
After spending hours playing Pirate Battles: Corsairs Bay I enjoyed the level of thought and creativity that the developers devoted to making the game fun, challenging, and unique. The game is similar to titles like Clash of Clans and the multitude of build and defend games. With that being said Pirate lovers, strategists, and those seeking new titles to play with friends might be interested in giving Pirate Battles: Corsairs Bay a try.
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